Trump administration expands access to opioid medication
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – More healthcare workers can prescribe an opioid medication under a U.S. measure announced on Tuesday that expands treatment options for rural residents with limited access to physicians.
U.S. business group lobbying surged as tax reform took shape
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Lobbying by U.S. business groups including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Business Roundtable surged in the last three months of 2017 as lawmakers negotiated and finalized legislation that deeply cut the taxes companies pay…
Key Democrats urge social media companies to investigate Russia-linked accounts
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senior U.S. congressional Democrats urged social media companies on Tuesday to investigate reported actions by automated Russia-linked accounts, in connection with a Republican memorandum that was said to be critical of special c…
Key Democrats want social media companies to investigate Russia-linked accounts
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senior U.S. congressional Democrats asked social media companies on Tuesday to investigate reported actions by automated Russia-linked accounts in connection with a Republican memorandum said to be critical of Robert Mueller’s pr…
U.S. attorney general questioned in special counsel Russia probe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions was questioned last week by the special counsel’s office investigating potential collusion between Russia and President Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, the U.S. Justice Department sa…
Lawmakers scramble on immigration as government shutdown paused
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday sought a way forward on an immigration deal including protection for “Dreamer” immigrants and border security before federal funding runs out again next month.
Trump on Twitter (Jan 23) – FBI, DACA
The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonaldTrump and @POTUS.
U.S. business group lobbying surged as tax reform took shape: report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Lobbying by U.S. business groups including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Business Roundtable surged in the last three months of 2017 as lawmakers negotiated and finalized legislation that deeply cut the taxes companies pay…
In shutdown fight, Democrats’ Schumer keeps eye on November
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In agreeing on Monday to end a three-day U.S. government shutdown, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer had to make a tough decision to bridge a divide within his own party over immigration, an issue on which Americans are deep…
Congressman, ousted from ethics panel, asks it to investigate him
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Less than three days after he was removed from the U.S. House of Representatives Ethics Committee, Republican lawmaker Patrick Meehan asked the panel to investigate allegations he engaged in sexual harassment and misused official…
